The changing Himalayan landscape poses significant risks to Indian states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. Expanding glacial lakes and unstable slopes increase the likelihood of catastrophic events such as GLOFs and landslides. These hazards can devastate mountain communities, destroy infrastructure, and disrupt water supplies for millions living downstream. The cumulative impact of poorly planned development projects further exacerbates vulnerability, as roads, tunnels, and hydropower projects are often built in geologically unstable areas.